CORONAVIRUS | The Selangor state has the highest number of vehicles caught attempting interstate travel without authorisation.
According to Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob (above), the occupants of 460 vehicles were caught trying to cross state lines yesterday in the hopes of returning to their hometowns.
In a statement, Ismail said this was out of 1,158 vehicles caught yesterday at roadblocks across the country and made to turn around.
Selangor is followed by Malacca (121) and Negeri Sembilan (95).
Today is the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, with the festive season usually marked by the gathering of family and large open houses.
However, despite this, interstate travel for Raya had been banned in light of Covid-19 pandemic, with house visits limited to just family members residing in the same state and only on the first day of Aidilfitri.
The number of people allowed during house visits is also limited to a maximum of 20 for the entire day, depending on the size of the home, and as long as social distancing measures are being adhered to.
The senior minister added that 156 individuals were arrested yesterday, of which 50 were remanded for violating the conditional movement control order (MCO). Police also issued compound to 106 others.
Ismail previously warned that police and armed forces personnel will conduct patrols and will investigate homes suspected of breaking the standard operating procedures.
Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador said a special task force had been formed to identify individuals travelling interstate without permission to celebrate Aidilfitri. - Mkini
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